Import/export HS code 852380: Various recording media
Various types of recording media not specified elsewhere
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 47,889,836 |
| France | 43,048,430 |
| United States | 28,619,148 |
| Czechia | 27,677,717 |
| China | 16,347,922 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 24,969,889 | 22,919,947 | -2,049,942 |
| France | 23,311,369 | 19,737,061 | -3,574,308 |
| United States | 14,360,886 | 14,258,262 | -102,624 |
| Czechia | 13,222,897 | 14,454,820 | +1,231,923 |
| China | 10,808,098 | 5,539,824 | -5,268,274 |
| Netherlands | 6,478,973 | 6,724,050 | +245,077 |
| Poland | 3,753,822 | 4,429,250 | +675,428 |
| Spain | 3,697,716 | 3,582,007 | -115,709 |
| Italy | 2,875,610 | 2,778,586 | -97,024 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,364,779 | 2,988,729 | +1,623,950 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 58,765,400 |
| Czechia | 46,493,906 |
| United States | 32,747,289 |
| China | 23,472,576 |
| Netherlands | 12,486,364 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 29,987,908 | 28,777,492 | -1,210,416 |
| Czechia | 23,010,505 | 23,483,401 | +472,896 |
| United States | 16,985,636 | 15,761,653 | -1,223,983 |
| China | 13,790,854 | 9,681,722 | -4,109,132 |
| Netherlands | 5,902,293 | 6,584,071 | +681,778 |
| Poland | 4,716,993 | 5,414,815 | +697,822 |
| France | 5,027,984 | 4,397,757 | -630,227 |
| United Kingdom | 3,220,524 | 2,018,634 | -1,201,890 |
| Italy | 2,246,549 | 2,147,001 | -99,548 |
| South Africa | 1,174,084 | 3,131,753 | +1,957,669 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 137 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 101 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 76 |
| Inner London - East | 68 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 66 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 90 | 88 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 80 | 52 | -28 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 52 | 45 | -7 |
| Inner London - East | 44 | 39 | -5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 45 | 39 | -6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 40 | 35 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 37 | 26 | -11 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 33 | 23 | -10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 28 | 27 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 22 | 19 | -3 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 136,838,999 |
| Air transport | 74,576,837 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,376,843 |
| Other | 862,413 |
| Road transport | 23,015 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 70,120,950 | 66,718,049 | -3,402,901 |
| Air transport | 35,731,815 | 38,845,022 | +3,113,207 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,199,472 | 9,177,371 | -6,022,101 |
| Other | 446,910 | 415,503 | -31,407 |
| Road transport | 8,899 | 14,116 | +5,217 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 56,383,629 |
| Eurotunnel | 46,923,649 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,609,536 |
| Harwich | 24,793,202 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,706,124 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 29,201,046 | 27,182,583 | -2,018,463 |
| Eurotunnel | 24,074,826 | 22,848,823 | -1,226,003 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,324,420 | 15,285,116 | -39,304 |
| Harwich | 12,209,228 | 12,583,974 | +374,746 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,196,545 | 12,509,579 | +1,313,034 |
| Thamesport | 5,296,134 | 4,698,120 | -598,014 |
| Felixstowe | 7,309,799 | 2,679,630 | -4,630,169 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,971,698 | 4,678,384 | +706,686 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,356,277 | 2,849,878 | +493,601 |
| London | 2,711,169 | 2,193,457 | -517,712 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 233 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 169 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 95 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 82 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 74 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 166 |
| 2025-11 | 144 |
| 2025-10 | 171 |
| 2025-09 | 148 |
| 2025-08 | 157 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 437 |
| 54m+ | 356 |
| 0-1m | 194 |
| 15m-54m | 97 |
| Other | 76 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 29,959,632 |
| Germany | 20,233,399 |
| Netherlands | 13,123,698 |
| Japan | 11,616,261 |
| France | 9,176,591 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 17,051,019 | 12,908,613 | -4,142,406 |
| Germany | 9,078,694 | 11,154,705 | +2,076,011 |
| Netherlands | 6,394,666 | 6,729,032 | +334,366 |
| Japan | 7,234,266 | 4,381,995 | -2,852,271 |
| France | 5,178,531 | 3,998,060 | -1,180,471 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,003,964 | 3,904,307 | -99,657 |
| South Africa | 1,576,534 | 3,712,714 | +2,136,180 |
| Ireland | 2,693,112 | 2,175,762 | -517,350 |
| Denmark | 1,836,520 | 2,359,012 | +522,492 |
| Australia | 1,969,289 | 1,924,437 | -44,852 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,657 |
| Slovenia | 397 |
| Sweden | 209 |
| Ireland | 93 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 0 | 1,657 | +1,657 |
| Slovenia | 397 | 0 | -397 |
| Sweden | 209 | 0 | -209 |
| Ireland | 0 | 93 | +93 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 104,739,213 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,006,677 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,809,819 |
| Road transport | 343,560 |
| Other | 5,606 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 52,902,657 | 51,836,556 | -1,066,101 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,094,361 | 16,912,316 | -1,182,045 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,552,377 | 4,257,442 | -294,935 |
| Road transport | 242,011 | 101,549 | -140,462 |
| Other | 3,856 | 1,750 | -2,106 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,307,080 |
| ZLC | 23,328,048 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,910,027 |
| London Stansted Airport | 18,771,162 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,283,410 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,918,871 | 15,388,209 | +469,338 |
| ZLC | 10,609,685 | 12,718,363 | +2,108,678 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,102,521 | 9,807,506 | -2,295,015 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,265,178 | 7,505,984 | -3,759,194 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,353,729 | 6,929,681 | -1,424,048 |
| Dover | 7,515,726 | 6,728,731 | -786,995 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,786,834 | 4,643,401 | +1,856,567 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,386,769 | 2,233,586 | +846,817 |
| Holyhead | 1,691,757 | 1,913,509 | +221,752 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 1,024,002 | 1,589,684 | +565,682 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 852380
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various types of recording media not specified elsewhere